1. In the book "Shiliao Bencao," the famous Tang dynasty Chinese medicine expert Meng Shen said that brown rice has the effects of "stopping diarrhea, tonifying the middle, enhancing qi, strengthening the bones and tendons, and harmonizing the blood vessels."
2. In the book "Compendium of Materia Medica" by Li Shizhen in the Ming dynasty, brown rice is described as having the wonderful uses of "harmonizing the five organs and improving complexion."
3. Brown rice also retains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, accelerate intestinal peristalsis, soften stools, and prevent constipation and colorectal cancer. Dietary fiber can also combine with cholesterol in bile and promote its excretion, thereby helping patients with hyperlipidemia reduce blood lipids.
4. Germinated brown rice contains abundant anti-oxidative substances such as phytic acid and ferulic acid, which can inhibit the production of melanin, maintain fair skin, and promote metabolism, preventing arteriosclerosis, visceral dysfunction, and cancer.
5. Studies have shown that the calcium content in brown rice is 1.7 times that of white rice, the iron content is 2.75 times, the niacin content is 3.2 times, and vitamin B1 is as high as 12 times. The vitamin E in brown rice is 10 times that of white rice, and the fiber content is 14 times higher.
6. The efficacy of germinated brown rice: Brown rice is the rice that retains the bran, endosperm, and germ after the husk is removed. Under certain temperature conditions, it will germinate, undergo dramatic changes internally, and produce various beneficial and beautifying components.
7. Brown rice has a good therapeutic effect on obesity and gastrointestinal disorders, effectively regulating the body's metabolism and endocrine abnormalities.
8. In the book "Mingyi Bie Lu" by Tao Hongjing in the Liang dynasty, brown rice is said to "benefit qi, quench thirst, and stop diarrhea."
9. Brown rice can treat constipation, purify the blood, and thus strengthen the body.
10. Eating brown rice is particularly beneficial for diabetes patients and obese individuals. The carbohydrates in brown rice are wrapped in coarse fiber tissue, which slows down digestion and absorption in the body, effectively controlling blood sugar. At the same time, the trace elements zinc, chromium, manganese, and vanadium in brown rice help improve insulin sensitivity, which is helpful for people with impaired glucose tolerance.
11. The vitamin E in the germ can promote blood circulation and effectively maintain overall body functions.
12. According to traditional Chinese medicine, brown rice has a sweet taste and warm nature, which can invigorate the spleen, nourish the stomach, tonify the middle, harmonize the five organs, calm the nerves, and promote digestion and absorption.
13. Compared with whole wheat, although the protein content of brown rice is not high, the quality of the protein is better. It mainly consists of rice gluten protein, which has a complete amino acid composition and is easily digested and absorbed by the body. However, it has less lysine and contains more fat and carbohydrates, providing a large amount of energy to the body in a short period of time.
14. Brown rice has the function of binding and decomposing pesticides and radioactive substances, effectively preventing the absorption of harmful substances in the body, and has an anticancer effect.
15. Research in Japan has shown that brown rice has a much lower glycemic index than white rice, providing a better sense of satiety when consumed in the same quantity, which is beneficial for controlling food intake and helping obese individuals lose weight.
16. Brown rice can restore cell function to normal and maintain hormonal balance.
17. The vitamins B and E in the rice bran and germ of brown rice can improve immune function, promote blood circulation, and help people eliminate feelings of depression and irritability, making them full of vitality. In addition, the trace elements potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and manganese in brown rice are beneficial for preventing cardiovascular diseases and anemia.
18. In the book "Compendium of Materia Medica," it is believed that sprouts can relieve irritability, invigorate the middle, benefit essence, nourish the spleen, and stop diarrhea, which is very beneficial to the human body.
19. 60%-70% of the vitamins, minerals, and a large amount of essential amino acids in rice are accumulated in the outer tissues. The refined white rice we usually eat has lost some of its nutritional value during processing, and the outer layer's vitamins and minerals are further lost during repeated washing. What remains is mainly carbohydrates and some proteins, which have a much lower nutritional value than brown rice.
20. Brown rice can treat anemia.
